CONCOPENS Cloud Lacquered Fountain Pen – 04

Rattan lacquered fountain pen is a pen product that is completely handmade and meticulously made by experienced artisans or craftsmen. Rattan lacquer fountain pen has a characteristic cloud pattern, has high value in many fields of culture and art, or can be a unique and meaningful gift. Let’s learn more about this handicraft fountain pen product from CONCOPENS!

1. Materials that make up the product Cloud Lacquered Fountain Pen

Cloud lacquer is a surface decoration technique of lacquer, creating a cloud-like effect on the lacquer surface. To create cloud lacquer fountain pen, the craftsman Crafting will use special tools and materials, including:

• The pen core (or pen core) is carefully selected by artisans and made entirely of precious Vietnamese woods such as Ebony wood, Trac wood, Cam wood, Huong wood, …
• Lacquer is the main material to create the surface of cloud lacquer pens. Con Co Pens’ lacquered pens use traditional decorative materials made from gold and silver: card gold, milled gold, silver paste, or natural materials such as pearl shells, snail shells, powder. scallion, … to create a cloudy effect on the lacquer surface.
• Shu tree resin is the main binder used in the lacquer production process, exploited in Phu Tho province. This adhesive is used to bond the lacquer and the pen core.
• Colors used in lacquer are taken from naturally occurring mineral powders, for example, blue is made from malachite, lapis lazuli or red, The yellow color is made from Hoang Sa cinnabar, Than Sa, Kim Sa…  In addition, precious metals such as 18k gold, 24k gold,  silver… are added in the stages.
• Tools: Craftsmen will use tools such as brushes, feathers, or hands to create rattan patterns on the lacquer surface.

2. Lacquer Fountain Pen production process at Concopens

The production process of rattan lacquer fountain pens at Concopens includes the following main steps:

• Creating the body and cap of the pen: the wood is carefully selected, dried and machined to shape and drill holes.
• Smoothing the surface of the pen core: The surface of the pen core is ground smooth to ensure that the lacquer surface adheres firmly to the pen core.
• Attach copper threads and polish the wood before applying layers of lacquer.
• First layer of paint: Paint the first layer on the surface of the lacquer pen, creating a bond with the next layer of lacquer.
• Creating cloud patterns: After the first layer of lacquer is completely dry, use decorative materials such as gold, silver, shellfish… to create the characteristics of Vietnamese lacquer and tools to create the patterns. Cloud pattern on lacquer surface.
• Rattan paint: Apply lacquer to the surface and polish to create glossy and matte effects on the cloud.
• Surface treatment: Finally, the cloud lacquer surface is treated to smooth and increase the gloss of the pen.
• All steps are performed by traditional Vietnamese lacquer artists

3. The value of handicraft lacquer pens

As a handicraft product with a manual production process, each product requires high precision and perfection, which has created the special value of lacquered fountain pen. Lacquered fountain pens have high use value in many fields, including:

• Culture: through lacquer pen products, Vietnam’s traditional lacquer art has been marked more clearly in the country and around the world. Besides previous lacquer products such as paintings, boxes, vases, dishes, etc. … the creation and use of lacquer pens also contributes to preserving the beauty of Vietnamese handicraft products.
• Education: Lacquer brushes are used in education to help students understand the history and traditional culture of the Vietnamese people, as well asto practice writing and drawing skills.
• Decoration and gifts: Lacquer pen products are used to decorate homes, offices, or as meaningful gifts for friends and relatives. These products are often highly appreciated for their aesthetics and have historical and cultural value.

With the uniqueness and high values that Lacquer Fountain Pens in general or Cloud Lacquer Fountain Pens in particular bring, Concopens believes that Lacquered Fountain Pens will bring you great spiritual and practical value. If you have any questions or need advice, please contact HOTLINE: 0933.898.289 – 0966.88.6492, Concopens will answer for you!